The Healing Power of Sleep
When you skimp on sleep, your body goes into overdrive and operating on an empty tank can have some pretty heavy side effects. Here are three reasons why getting better sleep can heal your mind, body and soul. 1. You …
Natural treatment for insomnia
We all know how it feels when you’ve not had enough sleep- tired, cranky, irritable, unproductive and overwrought. Even the simplest task can seem overwhelming and this is largely due to the fact that your brain and cognitive function is …
How much sleep does your teenager need?
Researchers have identified that sleep deprivation in youth is on the rise with an estimated 25% of adolescents affected by some form of sleep disturbance. Much like babies, during adolescents our biological sleep patterns change meaning we don’t fall asleep until …
Sleep Anxiety & The Power of your Mind
A global study conducted in February 2019 by Philips surveying over 15,000 people across 13 countries has revealed that worrying has kept over 51% of Australian adults up at night over the past three months, with illness and technology as …
How Lack of Sleep Affects your Relationship
We all know how it feels when you’ve not had enough sleep- tired, cranky, irritable, unproductive and overwrought. Even the simplest task can seem overwhelming and this is largely due to the fact that your brain and cognitive function is …
What to expect from Group Therapy
Group therapy can be confronting and off-putting for some people; let’s face it, talking to strangers about your struggles is not for everyone. But when it comes to treating insomnia or eating problems, it’s really very effective, enabling people with …
In 2019…I will get more sleep
Kathryn Smith, Psychology Consultants Is getting more sleep one of your New Year resolutions? If so, well done for prioritising your health, with sleep being the absolute pillar, impacting your physical, emotional and mental health. But perhaps you need to …
Coffee- Friend by Day- Enemy by Night
Coffee- Most people live for it and there has never been a better time to own a cafe, with Australian coffee culture deemed one of the most advanced in the world. According to the Alcohol and Drug Foundation Australia, 1 …
Insomnia driving you up the wall?
Kathryn Smith, Clinical Psychologist and facilitator of insomnia program Towards Better Sleep recommends the following: Stay up later rather than going to bed earlier Going to bed when you are not sleepy can start a vicious insomnia cycle. You feel …